In an era where education extends far beyond teachers and textbooks, a powerful idea is reshaping classrooms worldwide: teaching must evolve. As educators embrace new methods and technologies, a timely new publication from Sultan Qaboos University offers an Omani perspective on this global shift.
Istratijiyat Al Tadris Wa Taqanatihi Fi Al Qarn Al Hadi Ashar Wal Ishrin (Teaching Strategies and Technologies in the 21st Century) encourages teachers to rethink their approach through innovative, research-driven strategies.
Authored by Dr Rabia bint Mohammed al Saqriyah and Dr Mohsen bin Nasser al Salmi, the book merges global best practices with local educational realities, providing a practical guide for modern teaching.
The book presents eleven contemporary strategies — from flipped classrooms and digital storytelling to simulations, virtual museums, infographics and augmented reality — offering step-by-step applications that teachers can immediately adopt.
“This book was designed and written to be a guide for teachers and an invitation to use modern strategies in teaching”, the authors write. “What distinguishes this book is its move beyond theory to the practical side”.
By addressing diverse learning styles, the authors highlight the importance of reaching every student, whether they learn best through visual storytelling, hands-on activities, or digital engagement.
Both authors bring deep expertise: Dr Al Saqri specialises in Islamic education curricula and has researched technology’s role in enhancing critical thinking, while Dr Al Salmi, a leading scholar in educational technology and an Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, focuses on technology-enhanced learning and curriculum development.
Though informed by global trends, the book is firmly rooted in Oman’s educational context, drawing examples from local research and aligning its applications with national standards. This makes it particularly relevant as Oman works to build a system that equips students with critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving and digital literacy — skills essential for the 21st century.
Ultimately, the book urges educators to view the classroom as a dynamic environment that extends beyond four walls. Technology may broaden possibilities, but the authors remind readers that the true catalyst for learning remains the same: the teacher who inspires.
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